IRS, my Uncle’s Saga July 1, 2004 9:11 pm
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentSo the IRS returned my call today. They were very nice. “So, you’ve gone a couple of years without filing and want to straighten it out?” Yes. He was very friendly and seemed to be genuinely interested in helping me through my problem. I like his parting comment in the phone call. “Oh, be sure to bring a photo id.”
add a commentEve July 1, 2004 9:02 pm
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentWow! I could spend the next two hours just writing stuff here.
Instead writing deep Pulitzer stuff I’ll just summarize the evening by saying the whole family took Tommy to STAR and no Noah doesn’t have his booster seat as required by law and yes Sarah rode in the middle of the front seat with a lap belt because that’s how we fit. Teach me don’t tell me! That’s the difference between freedom and a police state.
Tommy’s is getting wacky during his sessions again which basically means he’s got a new teacher and he wants to see what he can get away with. While the other riders sat still and calmly on their horses, Tommy laid down on his, clowned around with his stops by leaning backwards, removed his attention from his riding to seek us out and wave at the family, and was disrespectiful and rude to the handlers. What does he gain by acting that way? He has everything to lose and not to gain…why would he sabotage himself?
I’ve had a productive day. Everyone is tried and cranky. I think its time to relax .. maybe a couple of tasks first.
add a commentChiropractic Adjustment July 1, 2004 3:27 pm
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentIf there is one good thing about having multiple computers its that you can blog while waiting for the other one to finish its task.
So my back has been getting achier and achier and I’ve really wanted to see a chiropractor to help me out. Well, last night I discovered a new technique that successfully rippled up my spine in such a way that I felt like Neo with the tubes popping out of his spine. The room sounded like a series of fire crackers exploded. Today I have felt energized and flexible! Um.. I’d share the technique but I’d have to put an age warning on the blog… (I’ll revel while your minds wander..)
add a commentHardware repair preparation July 1, 2004 2:04 pm
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentput a nic in the caseget extra keyboard and mousemonitorpower cables- network cable
Procrastination Be Gone! (aka Stress Relief and Snapping) July 1, 2004 1:35 pm
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentSo I took a much needed mental break and my head is much more clear. The break? I finished constructing Amy’s Step2 Sand and Water Table (Naturally Playful Sand and Water Activity Center) (birthday present from the grandparents). I expect the big kids to use this as much or more than Amy. My only ill feeling toward this toy is that I know within a week the lid will have been left off and I’ll now have an indoor and an outdoor liter box to clean regularly.
I came back in the house to find Noah eatting push pop ice cream on one of the pieces of furniture . We ask the kids not to eat on the furniture and this ice cream is particularly messy for Noah (Noah who can’t drink milk without spilling it on his clothes and the floor). He doesn’t use this as a push up, instead as he eats it down he slides his finger between the wrapper and the ice cream and squashes the wrapper down so that his tongue can eat the ice cream out like an anteater. I raised my voice and snapped at him not because I was angry but because of some natural instinct that said I should because he has been told hundreds of times not to do that but I instantly felt bad that I had snapped at such an innocent and good child and I made a quick course correction.
add a commentAmbivalence July 1, 2004 1:07 pm
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentI am struck by ambivalence over the multiple paths I have to walk. Each needs to be done and some are time sensitive meaning I must prioritize them because not all the time sensitive ones will get done during business hours today.
I need a diversion to bring my mind back to focus so I will put together Amy’s sand and water table. Watch the big kids spend hours making mud!
add a commentA trickle in the dam July 1, 2004 12:36 pm
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentSome referrals are starting to come through. Interestingly enough, the worthwhile ones are coming from overseas. Hopefully I can price appropriately to gain their business and not kill myself in the process. Underpricing can be as destructive as overpricing.
add a commentYuck July 1, 2004 11:50 am
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a comment add a commentOne project July 1, 2004 11:21 am
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentOk. I’ve agreed to one project and that is a good thing. It will be a fun project too albeit I am expecting it to be a lot of work.
add a commentBack in the chair July 1, 2004 10:51 am
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentAlright (one of my favorite words to hear Amy speak). I’ve picked up my friend’s computer and will be making virus removals and repairs. This in conjunction with the virus removals I’ve done for the businesses is helping me develop paperwork to make this a documented and efficient process. Maybe I can do lots of these!
add a commentInternet Folklore? July 1, 2004 9:07 am
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentThis is not a confirmed story but looks impressive. The exploits of a drunk driver
add a commentThe New Desktop July 1, 2004 9:02 am
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentWow! What a fantastic presentation by Sun. Project Looking Glass Take a look at the future because if Microsoft does not embrace something similar to this, Sun or another company will find a way to steal their marketshare.
A Domain Devoted to Me July 1, 2004 8:47 am
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentI’ve uploaded my resume to The Perfect job. This is a domain I’d intended to develop a better job search engine around and still may. Right now I’ll slowly add information to help people decide they want to hire me and then maybe some job resource information.
add a commentKoolaid Drink of Choice July 1, 2004 7:56 am
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commentBoth bank accounts are drained (await $100 from paypal to reach one of them, awaiting $175 in checks from a client, awaiting $200 in rebates from Motorola–otherwise that’s it).
No milk in the fridge. The kids are drinking Koolaid for breakfast today. Must scrounge $10 to pay for Tommy’s prescription today.
add a commentGoals July 1, 2004 7:52 am
Posted by djuggler in : Daily Life , add a commenta) clean up kayak and sell it TODAY
b) pickup friend’s computer for repair DONE
c) DONEvisitCall the IRS
d) cold call every real estate agent in the United States
e) take Tommy to STAR DONE
f) answer 2 ads in the job section of the newspaper
g) update LinkedIn
h) give Plasma
i) Find out information about Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
j) Find out information about Temp Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
k) email the developers already contacted
l) contact more developers and extend services
m) Upload resume to ThePerfectJob.com DONE
m) install network card in computer for repair DONE
n) evaluate and repair computer
o) send marketing info to overseas referral
p) evaluate how much work will be involved in setting up the template affiliate sales site DONE
q) put together Amy’s sand and water table DONE
q) send Comcast sales tax refund
r) throw away 2 out of 3 dead monitors DONE
